Bay Lake Lodge

Bay Lake, Minnesota

This historic 1930s lodge on a private peninsula needed a complete restoration: the casements had been chewed from within by trapped squirrels, snow blew in through gaps between the logs, and there was 15 inches of water in the basement. The client’s goals were to preserve the character of the lodge, modernize the layout, improve the natural lighting, and create an effective building envelope. To bring in more natural light and improve lake views, Albertsson Hansen added a large dormer and several new windows, each replicated by a custom millwork company to match the original 1930s window in every detail.

Project Type:

new construction

addition

remodeling

retreat home

kitchen

bathroom

living room

Project Team:

Christine Albertsson AIA CID, Sonya Carel

Photography:

Scott Amundson

Of Note

New kitchen inserted into existing space of two tiny bedrooms and a bath. Structure for new dormer concealed in depth of new roof insulation, keeping original ceiling intact. Guesthouse moved 25 feet back and aligned with main lodge to improve compliance with zoning.

"I'm so happy we were able to restore the cabin, not just for us, but for the entire lake community. It has such an important place in the history of the lake." -owner